newness

American  

[noo-nis, nyoo-] / ˈnu nɪs, ˈnyu- /

noun

1. the fact or condition of having been only recently produced, purchased, discovered or learned about, etc..

   If the brakes seem a little “grabby,” it may be due to the newness of the car—just over 1,500 miles on the odometer.

2. the fact or quality of being unfamiliar or novel.

   It's a sweet song, speaking of the newness and excitement of falling in love for the first time.

3. the fact or condition of being unaccustomed to or unfamiliar with something (often followed byto ).

   Use your newness to the business as an excuse to bumble around, introduce yourself, and take people out to coffee.

4. the fact or condition of being fresh or previously unused or untouched.

   Following the blizzard, the newness of the snow cover made the ravine a serene-looking place.

5. the fact or quality of being different and better than before.

   For Christians, baptism symbolizes the death and burial of their old life and their resurrection to “walk in newness of life.”

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Other Word Forms

• unnewness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of newness

First recorded before 900; new ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Newness to the area notwithstanding, the situation’s seriousness was clear by Tuesday afternoon.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2025

Newness is found in some very familiar places.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Newness may be thrilling as a performer, but it’s not always easy for fans who expect certain things from their favorite artists.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

A third of the way in, Newness explicitly argues that dating apps have ruined romance, or made long-term love impossible.

From The Verge • Nov. 7, 2017

Newness and an obvious notion of neatness and service.

From Main Street by Lewis, Sinclair

Related Words

• novelty
• uniqueness